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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1917
Page
6
A rambling appeal extols outdoor recreation and the national forest system. It urges Americans, especially business leaders, to embrace the western outdoors from Maine to California, highlighting forests, camps, and the freedom of open land while encouraging responsible use and preservation for future generations.
A travelogue describes the Southern Highlands as a vast remote region from Choattunenga to Leatoge in Kentucky. It paints dramatic scenery with mountains and virgin forests, notes ancient migrations, rugged caves, and bold natural color. The article praises Highlander hospitality and highlights aging locals, timber towns, and the area as a growing tourist and resource zone with cultural and industrial promise.
Readable remnants praise creator Albert B Wenzell as a witty artist whose poker party pictures in early magazines and the New York Herald’s cartoon pages captured the popular style of the era. His works, admired in homes and dens across the country, kept his memory fresh for years.
Fragmentary OCR suggests a quotation about trial by jury and peers, mentioning a man of fence and a jury of coppers. The readable text hints at legal rights and jury participation, with unclear punctuation and wording.
A fragmented reminiscence recalls Alan Seeger and his death in war as a symbol of patriotic sacrifice amid wartime anxieties. The piece contrasts Seeger's doomed idealism with pressures from New York groups and draft policies, touching on nationalism, youth, and literary ideals.
A garbled OCR text fragment hints at a suburban scene with unnamed individuals and stray phrases. The readable portions show mentions of a substitute, a place in the suburbs, and a cryptic description that suggests a social or local event, though details are unclear.
The text discusses road contour and mativing, urging the oval form to mirror road materials and terrain. It cites Korup and Fireside on brick or concrete adding strength, notes water-related damage in bends, and stresses earth road steepness depends on soil quality and seepage, with longitudinal grade as a key factor.
State efforts to curb road dust use read oils with two main types. One binds when lighter oil evaporates but can remain tacky and soft, while proper bituminous oil produces a hard, stable surface. Missouri University lab accepts road oil samples for free analysis to guide road making, with bulletin on tests and findings to be mailed.
A frontier era forecast promises 1.5 billion dollars for U.S. roads over five years. Lincoln Highway Association urges momentum as the national highway system gains traction, with $75 million allocated to several states to advance construction and modernization.
Federal and state governments plan to spend 160 million dollars over the next several years to improve rural roads under a federal program. Officials say the funding will support construction repairs and upgrades affecting numerous rural communities and transportation routes.
Article notes that improved roads cut haul costs for farmers by as much as 25 cents per ton mile. Emphasizes benefit to farm produce shipments and rural commerce.
Why not plant parts of our roadsides with suitable native shrubs and perennials to enhance scenery and support local ecology. The suggestion emphasizes curb appeal, soil stabilization, and biodiversity benefits in public right of way planting.
A historical note reports that in 1904 US cash road and bridge spending per rural mile averaged just under 29 dollars, rising to about 100 dollars per mile by 1915. The text also contains garbled passages about livestock, care of cows, and unrelated phrases reflected in the OCR.
In a fragmentary exchange two residents discuss an early morning church visit. One asks why Mildred attends so soon, and she replies she goes to pray for her sweetheart, implying a hidden romance and a lack of disclosure to a heard confidant, Wat LT.
Johnson signals no 1917 pennant race if war continues but leaders expect baseball to return stronger after a war pause. Tener and league presidents vow to support patriotic duty, with parks closed only until peace returns unless future developments force changes.
The article contemplates no changes in leadership for Chick Evans and Norris Williams if no early shift occurs, noting peace is needed before any new onslaught. It claims this could mark a historic but disputed moment in American golf and tennis as the sport awaits resolution.
Fragmentary OCR describes Bresnan and Cubs in a baseball moment with runners on first and second as a pitcher struggles. The readable pieces mention Bresnah(n) and the Chicago team in a tense at bat, implying a pitching duel amid base runners.
A garbled excerpt recalls Eppa Risey and Walker shaping a season with centerfield prowess and Connie Mack connections. It mentions Shock Ente, Leavcake, Meld das, and a mix of old teammates like Paskert, Norans, Vedin, and Wagner. The piece wanders through anecdotes of fielding, coaching, and naval service, highlighting nostalgia for prewar baseball figures.
A Sloene resident in Iowa created a metal flag meant to replace fabric banners. The hollow tubing and brass, tin, and copper weave allow wind to pass through, reducing wind pressure. The flag unfurls similarly to cloth flags and is described as practical and attractive, with a tall mast in Toone noted for its display.
The Browns’ pitching staff is under close watch as uncertainty mounts over rotation strength. Reports note Plank’s age and unclear form, Weilman’s steady progress, and Hearstman’s winterball prep in Cuba. Catching includes Sever, Portes, and Tite, with the infield intact featuring Sister, Pratt, Lavan, and Austy. strong outfield mentions Paulette and Bieter in spring trials.
Fragmentary text reports a baseball game where a player supposedly set a world record with five runs in a game against Washeegeen Bay Bats, mentioning a triple, a double, and a first trip to the plate. The passage is garbled with many misspellings and unreadable names, hindering precise details.
Fragments describe five tiny players in Major League history led by Githooles Matsel and Levhold of the White Sex with Lavan of the Browns. The text praises their unique stature and impact, noting their strength and potential in the league.
Altrock selects George Jamieson to join his act after Nick Atkins breaks with Washington. Jamieson, a left handed performer, is praised as a natural fit who can quickly adapt and enhance the routine.
The landmark tower named Loth Cowlem is slated for removal and possible restoration over the next three years, with a fresh coat of paint planned to keep its banner unfurled even in still air.
The fragmentary verse presents a puzzle about men who rake and measure merit in a spirit linked to the Wulowee tale. It hints at vanity and boastful wealth, noting that their own feet and riches will be weighed in heaven. A cryptic moral undercurrent runs through the lines.
A dispersed report notes chewing gum gains popularity in wartime economy. Americans crown gum as a war blessing while Welsh and Russian Empire chatter about supply and demand. It cites vast Muselman empire size, frontier lines, and Omaha’s growing paved streets amid conflict era.
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